Turning CO2 emissions from the process industry to feedstock (Processes4Planet partnership) (IA)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action program, part of the broader 'Twin Green and Digital Transition' call, aims to revolutionize the process industry by converting CO2 emissions into valuable feedstock. It distinguishes itself by fostering semi-industrial scale demonstrators that showcase economic viability and integrate advanced digital and renewable energy solutions for a climate-neutral and resilient European industry.

Who is Funded for CO2 Transformation

This program targets a broad range of entities, including private companies, research organizations, and public bodies across European Union and Associated Countries, to drive innovation in sustainable industrial processes. The overarching goal is to achieve climate neutrality in the industrial sector by 2050 by transforming CO2 emissions into valuable resources.

What is Funded for Industrial Decarbonisation

Funding is provided for projects focused on developing and demonstrating innovative solutions for capturing and converting CO2 emissions from energy-intensive process industries into valuable chemicals and materials. Supported projects should focus on integrated systems at a semi-industrial scale, emphasizing energy efficiency, circularity, and digital integration.

Type and Scope of Funding for CO2 Valorization

This program offers grant funding for innovative projects, with a significant budget allocation of up to 30,000,000 € per topic. It features differentiated funding rates to encourage industrial participation and support non-profit entities, aiming to accelerate the deployment of CO2 valorization technologies.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity, detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposals are expected to include robust business cases and exploitation strategies for industrialization.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call is closed. Proposals were submitted through a single-stage procedure, with evaluation results communicated in the second half of June 2024. The selection process was transparent and adhered to defined award criteria.

The funding program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and decisions. Key documents govern its participation rules, financial management, and overall operational policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

30,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

07.02.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Process industry, industries involved in CO2 capture and utilization, chemical and material producers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

HaDEA Unit

Additional Partners:

Made in Europe Partnership, Processes4Planet Partnership, Clean Steel Partnership, Innovation Fund, InvestEU Fund, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Manufacturing, EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC), Life Plus Programme, European Investment Bank (EIB), Digital Europe Programme (Industrial Data Spaces, Cybersecurity Centres, European Digital Innovation Hubs), Clean Hydrogen partnership, Mission Innovation 2.0 ‘Net Zero Industries’

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